Product category:
PCs and Embedded Systems
News Release from: Rockwell Automation | Subject: Allen-Bradley RAC6181
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 08 February 2000
The half-size industrial computer
Designed for situations where panel depth, size and weight can limit operator interface options, the Allen-Bradley RAC6181TM is nearly half the size of most industrial computers in its class.
Rockwell Automation introduces a new full- featured, industrial duty, compact Allen-Bradley computer Designed for situations where panel depth, size and weight can limit operator interface options, the Allen-Bradley RAC6181TM is nearly half the size of most industrial computers in its class
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 27 Feb 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Compact industrial computer boasts full-size power
New options for the Allen-Bradley RAC6181 industrial computer provide similar power and expandability to full-sized industrial computers.
Complementary output sensors for more flexibility
Two new additions to the Allen-Bradley range of WorldProx inductive proximity sensors are special 4-wire versions that provide two outputs simultaneously - one normally open and one normally closed
Measuring only 260 mm high, 324 mm wide and 140 mm deep, the Allen-Bradley RAC6181 is powered by either Pentium 166 or Pentium MMX 233 processors with PCI and ISA backplanes.
It is equipped with either 2Gb or 6Gb hard drives for expanded storage capabilities.
All expansion slots, peripherals and power supply connect from the side of the unit to keep the depth to a minimum.
Further reading
Data acquisition for Rockwell Software's RSBizWare
The Historian module extends the reporting, analysis and management capabilities of the RSBizWare foundation by providing a powerful set of tools to analyse a wide variety of time-series data.
Alarm Notification for Human Machine Interface
RSView32 Messenger can alert plant engineers and maintenance personnel, who may be located out of the immediate area, to system alarms so users can take appropriate action immediately.
Units are available for 120/240VAC and 24VDC power supplies.
"For many end users and OEMs who previously couldn't incorporate a powerful industrial computer into their application or machine, the RAC6181 provides them with the cost-effective, full-featured option they have been waiting for," says Mark Daniels, product manager at Rockwell Automation.
"The RAC6181 gives confidence to end users who want to migrate their existing operator interface system to an open platform HMI without redesigning or losing panel space." Designed to run Windows®-based applications like Rockwell Software RSView32TM Client and Allen-Bradley SoftLogixTM software, the RAC6181 Industrial Computer offers OEM's and end users a high performance product capable of supporting the latest software packages.
Additional features of the Allen-Bradley RAC6181 include: Flat panel display - 10.4" thin film transistor (TFT) active matrix flat panel display with 640 x 480 resolution.
The flat panel display provides the clarity and viewing angle of larger CRT displays at a fraction of the size.
A resistive analogue touch-screen option is also available.
Windows-based software -Hardware components developed for inter- operability with Allen-Bradley SoftLogix and Rockwell Software suites, such as RSView32, to help ensure complete system reliability in any application.
Suitable for harsh environments-All Allen-Bradley RAC6000TM series industrial computers are designed to resist shock, vibration, dirt, high-pressure water jets and extreme temperatures found in harsh environments.
The RAC6181 has an IP 66 rating and an operating temperature range of 5-50 degrees C.
To give additional corrosion resistance in aggressive environments, a stainless steel bezel is also available.
The Allen-Bradley RAC6181 industrial computer is very competitively priced and provides a serious alternative to traditional operator interface terminals for a wide variety of applications.
• Rockwell Automation: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Engineeringtalk email newsletter
• Engineeringtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
